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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.61, 195.91 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.61, 195.91 and 43.94 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.61 : 195.91 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.61/195.91 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.61x = 195.91 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.61x = 8,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,608.88/130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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